12 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1918
Page
1
Fragmentary remarks describe growing German doubt amid hunger and sacrifices. The text cites Abraham Lincoln on fooling people, noting public skepticism toward war lords and propaganda. it ends with a reflective quote about misled citizens.
The Hue Chicago Tribune notes a harsh rebuke aimed at those who fetishize military discipline and warns that publicized questions of soldier morality affect efficiency. It discusses the risk of laxity among troops, the need for strong character, and the nation’s honor if soldiers fail under pressure.
The text argues authorities must protect men from their own faults through disciplined, humane governance. It rejects sensational moral outrage and asserts preventive measures are practical, not punitive, emphasizing understanding over sentiment in military care and conduct.
A 1883 arrest for riding with a revolver in town and a death from consumption are noted alongside local mentions. The piece also records a Union township farm trade, and various Atlantic visits by residents and visitors. In 1903 revival work, visits by Cadwell and Colter, and college bustle at Atlantic Commercial College are described along with several residents traveling or returning home.
Forecasts show disturbances crossing the continent January 13 to 17 with a warm wave by the 12 to 16, a cool wave by 16 to 19, and a storm following a day behind. Northeastern regions and eastern Canada face the strongest force with above normal precipitation.
A description explains magnetic spirals and electric currents as the force behind Earth's rotation. It notes at the north magnetic pole currents travel down straight while spirals rise around the current, and if a rod is placed above the pole with a current, magnetism circles the rod in a certain direction, illustrating the rotation force.
A 1918 verse laments snow as a burden yet praises its place in winter. The narrator mocks rheumatic woes sparked by deep snow while listing various aches and jokes about doctors pills and nostrums. The piece ends with a wartime cheer for snow aiding winter wheat and national effort.
Will Zike arrived from Fort Omaha on a two day furlough. Clarence Wheeler fractured his right arm while cranking. Fred Carter, formerly of Lewis, has enlisted in the navy at Omaha. Mrs Harmon and father C H Priestley of Audubon traveled to Omaha on business. Mia Ghas Toll and daughter from Ogeeola are visiting relatives. Elsie Donahoe of Atlantic visited Thursday afternoon.
Sah Huffman of Truro visited relatives in town for a few days. L. A. club guests Griswold to meet Harlow Cotton and wife. Miller family returned to Clear Ridge after four years. Annella Reynolds, Griswold, now teaching in Omaha, visited old friends. Rebekah lodge installed officers with visitors from Wiota. Several residents moved, visited Omaha, or resumed work in Mobridge and Indianola. Violin maker J We Peterman advertised in Atlantic.
A historical proposal tested in the United States featured a giant magnet near New York City designed to disrupt compasses within six miles of incoming ships. Connected to cannons, rails, and miles of insulated wire, the experiment reportedly could misguide hostile vessels under cover of darkness or fog, potentially forcing them ashore. The plan was never adopted and eventually discarded after limited testing.
The London Mail notes a captain’s solitary rule on a floating steel world. Amid autocratic sway he lives apart from wardroom cheer, guarded by doors and custom. In harbor he holds royal space on quart deck while others defer to his quiet crown ashore.
A fragmentary witty panel of quips and bon mots includes lines about a father’s reaction to a kiss, a village hospital, travel on a main highway, a poet’s worthiness, and a De Bosch wedding. It weaves in legal courtship jokes, a birthmark joke, and playful banter about poetry and status.
Mesdames Cora Freeman and Geo Hardwick returned from a stop at Ray Leonard home in Avoca. Mrs F I Freeman traveled to Atlanta to visit daughter Mrs Lawle Heath and family. Alma Clemenaen visited Elk Horn with friends. Mike Andersen leaves for San Antonio to join bricklayers quota and go to France. Wm Bintner shipped cattle to Omaha. Mrs H J Hansen has been ill for a week. Edith Nelson now employed as bookkeeper at Nelson hardware store.
Brighten wardrobes by dyeing old garments with Dy-O-La Dye. The ad claims sixteen colors, easy home use, no rubbing off or bleaching, with directions and color chart from druggists or storekeepers. Dy-O-La Dye Company, Des Moines, Iowa, offers mail delivery on ten cent tests.
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